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Set against the backdrop of Guernsey, the story follows Gilliatt, an outsider shunned by the local seafaring community. Living in isolation and labeled a sorcerer, he harbors deep feelings for the niece of a shipowner. When a shipwreck presents an opportunity for redemption, he bravely embarks on a perilous salvage mission, confronting both nature and his own loneliness. This adventure weaves themes of love, isolation, and societal change, showcasing Hugo's profound exploration of the human spirit amidst turmoil.
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Toilers of the Sea, Victor Hugo
- Language
- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Toilers of the Sea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Victor Hugo
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 460
- ISBN13
- 9781513135632
- Category
- Fiction, Water transport and Boats
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Guernsey, the story follows Gilliatt, an outsider shunned by the local seafaring community. Living in isolation and labeled a sorcerer, he harbors deep feelings for the niece of a shipowner. When a shipwreck presents an opportunity for redemption, he bravely embarks on a perilous salvage mission, confronting both nature and his own loneliness. This adventure weaves themes of love, isolation, and societal change, showcasing Hugo's profound exploration of the human spirit amidst turmoil.